From jpruitt67 at gmail.com Wed Aug 10 03:49:37 2022 From: jpruitt67 at gmail.com (Jim Pruitt) Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:49:37 -0700 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TH215 and TH225 HT battery packs Message-ID: <37c63b51-c848-b20d-0e1e-c6b1829cf844@gmail.com> I have an old TH215 with a PB2 battery pack and a TH225 with the 12v battery pack.? Both are very dead and won't charge.? Can someone tell me what cells they use?? I know my TR2600 used 2/3AF nicads.? I need to replace the cells and would like to know what to look for.? The PB1 that was on the TR2600 used 7 of the 2/3AF cells. I never had a 12v pack before.? I assume it has 10 cells in it rather than 7 cells like the PB1. Thank you. Jim Pruitt WA7DUY From k3ac at aol.com Wed Aug 10 10:53:55 2022 From: k3ac at aol.com (k3ac at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:53:55 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TH215 and TH225 HT battery packs In-Reply-To: <37c63b51-c848-b20d-0e1e-c6b1829cf844@gmail.com> References: <37c63b51-c848-b20d-0e1e-c6b1829cf844@gmail.com> Message-ID: <192750020.1838353.1660143235935@mail.yahoo.com> Jim - they're most likely 1.2V NiMH rechargeable 'tootsie roll' type batteries. They come with solder tabs for easy pack construction and you will need ten of them to construct a 12V pack. I bought mine on eBay, and they come in various mAH ratings (800, 1100, etc). Have fun soldering them up! ?https://www.ebay.com/itm/153308317675?73,Bob K3AC?? In a message dated 8/10/2022 3:50:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, jpruitt67 at gmail.com writes:?I have an old TH215 with a PB2 battery pack and a TH225 with the 12v battery pack.? Both are very dead and won't charge.? Can someone tell me what cells they use?? I know my TR2600 used 2/3AF nicads.? I need to replace the cells and would like to know what to look for.? The PB1 that was on the TR2600 used 7 of the 2/3AF cells. I never had a 12v pack before.? I assume it has 10 cells in it rather than 7 cells like the PB1.?Thank you.?Jim PruittWA7DUY______________________________________________________________Kenwood mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/kenwoodHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Kenwood at mailman.qth.net?This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From kenw8ek at gmail.com Wed Aug 24 15:05:34 2022 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken, W8EK) Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:05:34 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Dueal Band HT, Receiver, Filter, and more FS Message-ID: <065144a6-c1de-9b52-b3f3-434c5b33d3d5@gmail.com> Kenwood Dual Band HT, SW Receiver, CW Filter, Mobile mount, Extension feet, and more For Sale . Kenwood TH-G71 Dual Band HT: The Kenwood TH-G71A is a dual bander with all the right features. Besides being easy to use, the TH-G71A also boasts power up to 6 watts (VHF) or 5.5 (UHF) with external power. You also get .5 W or .05 W. 200 memory channels, with six alphanumeric characters. Multiple scan functions are available. It includes the PB-39 high powered battery, BC-17 AC Charger, Belt Clip and SMA flexible antenna. Only 2.3 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches. Features: 200 Alpha Memories Key Illumination Multi Scanning Modes Built-in encode/decode Easy to use menu 3 RF Out Levels This one looks like new, and works the same. In includes a PB-39 H, high capacity 1450 Mahr battery plus the regular one. Both hold a charge and work well. This one also includes the BP-19 desk charger, and the wall wart charger. With paper work for $145. . Kenwood R-2000 Collectible Receiver: The Kenwood R-2000 offers many advanced capabilities. It succeeds the R-600 and R-1000. The R-2000 tunes from 100 to 29999.9 kHz in five modes (AM, FM, USB, LSB, and CW). A noise blanker, four position attenuator, AGC and all mode squelch are included. The ten channel memory stores frequency and mode. The band-scan mode permits the R-2000 to scan between two user selected frequencies. The seven digit digital display indicates frequency to the nearest 100 Hz, and has a dimmer switch. The dual 24 hour quartz digital clock-timer can activate the radio and an auxiliary device (recorder, etc.). The large front mounted speaker sounds great. The rear panel has input for coaxial or hi-Z wire antennas. 120 VAC. This one is pristine. It works like it should, and looks like it just came out of the box, new. Collectible quality. Buy it with paper work for $375. . Kenwood YK-88 SN Crystal Filter: This filter is used in rigs such as the TS-430, TS-440, and others. It is the solder in type. It works fine. It looks fine also, as if that matters for a filter inside the rig. Kenwood YK-88 SN, 1800 Hz SSB Filter This is the narrow SSB filter, that can also be used for wide CW. $79 . Kenwood MB-430 Mobile Bracket: The Kenwood MB-430 is the mobile bracket that is used to mount the Kenwood TS-430, TS-440, TS-450, R-5000 and maybe others. This one is in nice shape and includes the four screws (and washers) for attaching it to the rig. These are no longer made and are somewhat rare. Buy this one for $45. . Kenwood MB-430 Mobile Bracket: The Kenwood MB-430 is the mobile bracket that is used to mount the Kenwood TS-430, TS-440, TS-450, R-5000 and maybe others. This one is in nice shape and includes the four screws (and washers) for attaching it to the rig. These are no longer made and are somewhat rare. Buy this one for $45. . 10 meter Crystals for Kenwood HF Rigs: These crystals work in the Kenwood TS-820 for sure (they have been tested in a TS-820), and probably will also work in most of the other Kenwood "Hybrid" rigs. Please check your manual. Set of three crystals These crystals will restore all three 10 meter segments. They are used after someone "converted" your rig to 11 meters, and you would like it back on 10 meters. They simply plug in, so no difficult surgery is needed. $35 plus shipping for the set of three. . Linear Amp Switching Cables for Kenwood Rigs: This cable goes from a Kenwood transceiver to a linear amplifier to switch the amp from transmit to receive. One end has a DIN connector, as is used with most Kenwood rigs. The other end has an RCA phono plug, as used by most linear amplifiers. Before using this cable, please check the switching capabilities of your transceiver, and the requirements of your amplifier. Cable for switching the T/R relay Only $15. Cable with ALC control, in addition to T/R switching. $20 . I also have many other accessories available such as many different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF and VHF/UHF antennas, connectors, miscellaneous accessories, etc. Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests. . Prices do not include shipping from Florida. Thanks. 73, Ken, W8EK Ken Simpson E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net Voice Phone (352) 732-8400 . From kenw8ek at gmail.com Fri Aug 26 12:58:43 2022 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken, W8EK) Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:58:43 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood Microphones FS Message-ID: <2fefbfc6-89df-8886-fe45-d9f1b97e9dd7@gmail.com> Kenwood Desk Microphones and Hand Mic For Sale: . NEW Kenwood MC-90 Desk Microphone: The Kenwood MC-90 is a high quality DSP-compatible desk mic. It is supplied with two interchangeable heads. One has a flat frequency response for good overall performance, while the other offers exceptional clarity and an output level characteristic that peaks at around 3 kHz, making it ideal for DX applications. There is also a 3-position (M, V1 or V2) switch on the base to tailor low-range cutoff frequency to suit the operator. The 250 ohm mic terminates to a standard 8 pin mic plug. This particular mic is NEW, still in its original box. I don't think it has ever been out of the box. Obviously, that means it is in perfect condition. These normally sell for about $300. Buy this one for only $240. . Kenwood MC-50 Desk Microphones: The Kenwood MC-50 is a dynamic cardiod desk microphone. It features a push-to-talk and lock button, and has a four pin plug. This mic is connector switched, dual impedance -- 50k ohm and 600 ohm. Frequency response from 150 Hz to 10 kHz. The MC-50 is the perfect match for many of classic Kenwood transceivers such as: TS-120S, TS-130, TS-520S, TS-530S, TS-820, TS-830S and others. Two MC-50's are available. The first is new, still in its original box. Obviously in perfect condition. $150 The second is used, but in great shape both electrically and cosmetically. It looks close to perfect. $120 . Kenwood MC-43 Hand Microphone: The Kenwood MC-43 is the standard hand microphone used with many, many Kenwood rigs. It has a round 8 pin connector and will work with most any Kenwood rig that takes this connector. The top of the mic has up/down buttons to change the frequency. This one works as it should, and looks like new. With paper work for only $40. . I also have many other accessories available such as many different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF and VHF/UHF antennas, connectors, miscellaneous accessories, etc. Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests. . Prices do not include shipping from Florida. Thanks. 73, Ken, W8EK Ken Simpson E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net Voice Phone (352) 732-8400 .